{"id":1138,"date":"2012-11-28T16:43:46","date_gmt":"2012-11-28T20:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/?p=1138"},"modified":"2021-11-23T17:31:23","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T22:31:23","slug":"whats-your-relationship-with-your-home-how-homes-impact-our-lives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/2012\/11\/28\/whats-your-relationship-with-your-home-how-homes-impact-our-lives\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s your relationship with your home; how homes impact our lives"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Dan Krell
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\n\u00a9 2012
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\"homes\"<\/a>Have you considered your relationship with your home?\u00a0 Just like the relationships we have with our family, friends, and acquaintances, we also have relationships with inanimate objects such as our cars, computers, and our homes.\u00a0 Granted, the relationships we have with our cars and homes are not the same as our human relationships, and it may sound farfetched; but if you think about it for moment, these relationships can affect our moods and lifestyles just the same.<\/p>\n

Your relationship with your home can sometimes make you feel satisfied or frustrated, and maybe both.\u00a0 But chances are that you were not always ambivalent about your home.\u00a0\u00a0 At one time you might have thought your home was perfect.\u00a0 Or you may have decided that you were ok with the quirks in the home because you once planned to fix them.<\/p>\n

But the reality is that over time you change: your lifestyle changes; your use of space changes.\u00a0 Likewise, your home changes too: the systems become less efficient; the rooms may feel too small\/large; the kitchen becomes dated, etc.<\/p>\n

Just like your human relationships, your home requires maintenance.\u00a0 Regular maintenance of your home\u2019s systems can help assure that you will be comfortable day to day.\u00a0 Ignored systems can fail when you rely on them the most, leaving you miserable and wondering about your home.\u00a0 Commonly ignored systems include (but certainly not limited to) HVAC and the roof.\u00a0 Having a licensed HVAC professional check the home\u2019s furnace and air conditioning as recommended may not only ensure the system works when you need it the most, but may also help lower energy bills.\u00a0 Regular inspection of the home\u2019s roof gutters and downspouts could prevent future water penetration issues.<\/p>\n

\"home\"<\/a>Of course, as we continually change and develop, we want our relationships to grow as well.\u00a0 So, it is possible that one day you might look around your home and feel that it\u2019s time to spice up the relationship a little \u2013 You might be thinking of some renovations, updates, and possibly expanding the home.<\/p>\n

Unless you plan to make renovations regularly, don\u2019t make a mistake and focus solely on making your home \u201ctrendy.\u201d\u00a0 Before you decide on a major project, experts recommend you consult with a professional interior designer and\/or architect to assist in making choices that can prolong the \u201cfreshness\u201d of the renovation.<\/p>\n

Kitchens and bathrooms are usually where the most money is spent, and that\u2019s because those rooms tend to get the most traffic and use.\u00a0 When designing a kitchen or bathroom, it is easy to go overboard on the renovation, but even a modest refurbishment can increase your enjoyment of the home.<\/p>\n

As you renovate the interior, don\u2019t give the exterior the short shrift.\u00a0 Upgrading the home\u2019s windows and siding not only increases the home\u2019s efficiency, but may also increase the home\u2019s curb appeal when it\u2019s time to sell.<\/p>\n

Relationships change and sometimes end; even the most meaningful ones.\u00a0 This is no different with your home.\u00a0 One day you may find that although your home may have sheltered you and your family without fail for many years, you may find that your needs may have changed; you may need more or less space, or may need to live in a different city.\u00a0 And just like old friends, you may one day find yourself fondly thinking about your \u201cold\u201d home where you once lived.<\/p>\n

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